A beautiful autumn morning, the sun is just out, the sky is starting to turn blue from grey.
I am beginning my favourite bike ride.
I haven't ridden here for a while so now I hope the aut... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
I began riding in 2012 when I was quite over weight and was suffering from quite severe depression and OCD. Cycling not only helped me lose weight and become physically healthy but it actually cont... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
The marquee at the elementary school says it is 46 degrees - a comfortable temperature, if I were driving my car, or walking with an umbrella. I am not, however, doing either of those activities. ... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Hey, Detroiters!
Thank you for participating in the City of Detroit’s first ever Bike Challenge! We loved every opportunity that we had to engage with you, from virtual high-fives to grou... read more
Topic: Other
My first ride on Courtney Campbell for pleasure in a long time was amazing. I had trained for IRONMAN Florida so my previous rides for the last 8 months had been on my Tri Bike for pace. I was able... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
My husband, Matt, and I just returned from the Hudson Valley. We had so much fun exploring + riding together on the the Mohonk Preserve + Minnewaska trails with breathtaking views, lots of lush gre... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Brisk day to be out! After about 5 minutes or so, my body acclimated to the chilled temperatures, beautiful day. Hope you all too can find joy in riding in this weather! Be well
Topic: My commute by bike
Took my son (13) and a friend from his from school for a ride around a nice local route today, at their request! It is only 4.someodd miles long, and we managed 3 laps. Not to bad for his friend wh... read more
Every year hundreds of LA riders get together at Tang's donuts at 4:00 am and ride the LA Marathon course. Is an awesome ride and I already have done it five times. I invited some friends and ended... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Got my son off training wheels at 3. Taught him to ride in a peloton, and tame his youthful energy to pace himself for 50 milers. He finished his first Ironman in September 2021!
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I never thought I’d be able to ride in a race. After a lot of hard work, training and dedication I won overall female in my first ever race. You never know what you’re capable of until you try.
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Love the scenic and peaceful views along one of my routes. It’s one of the reasons I ride.
#MobilityWeekFL
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Multitasking: A mother’s best friend. There aren’t a lot of activities that my whole family can do together. Biking though allows me to get a workout for myself, pick my kids up from school, and th... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
When I ride I make a point of staying right as far as possible. if a bike lane exists and parking is to the right, I will dip into vacant parking spaces to buffer myself against traffic. In a way, ... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
After a bit of a tough year in 2020 change in job, change in house a new commute ride to work is getting the head and body heading back in a good direction.
Topic: My commute by bike
I have a Dalmatian, Hemi. He is a show dog but mostly he is my boy. Every day when I come home from work we go for a ride/run
We love it. We are working on another challenge from the Dalmati... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
A nice ride from Delray to Boynton to partake in the festivals.
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
In the late 80’s I rediscovered biking with the purchase of my Specialized Rockhopper and weekend excursions to the Blue Hills near Boston. Now in my early 60’s, I am once again tediscovering tra... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
So as a kid I was encouraged by my cycling parents to get into cycling, racing, and the larger biking community. It ended up being a big part of my upbringing all the way through highschool. It gav... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
The beauty of cycling is that as long as YOU are ready, you can cycle anytime of day. Morning, afternoon, evening or very late/early hours.
That's what I do, cycle odd hours and just have fun &... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Just met my goal of 50 miles for the month of October! I may not have met the goal if I didn't tough out the rain to ride in Critical Mass's October ride. If you haven't met your goal yet, don't gi... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I bought my current bike almost exactly eight years ago. I hadn't ridden one for over thirty years but I remember vividly the feeling of exhilaration and freedom I got when I first got back on the... read more
3 months prior I had met a guy who was partner to my wife's friend who was a cyclist and suggested that we should do a ride together. Well finally 3 months later we got that ride in. He turned up o... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Some time is difficult move away my son from computer. Finally I did it . He said yes “ I will try “ . It was and amazing time he and me enjoyed. Talking during riding . He said after 6 miles ridin... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Cycling through the city is one of my favorite hobbies but do you know what else I love? Photography! I'm no professional photographer, just a girl with a camera and one of my favorite places to ri... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
I love riding in the rain! The key is to be prepared and have waterproof clothing for both top and bottom halves of your body. Also, make sure your bike's lights are working. You will probably r... read more
My last ride of the COP26 challenge - Watching the waves come in & go out again at sunset. The night was enjoyably warm. The light exercise left me feeling invigorated. - Then the horror sank... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I hadn't been on a bike for 22 years (following a nasty crash). But when a new colleague started cycling to work, he inspired me to get back on 2 wheels. At first I was terrible, as my brain rememb... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
Blenheim Road is both awesome and awful for commuting. Minimal parking means there's far less risk of dooring, and the traffic tends to create a nice draught regardless of the wind.
So ma... read more
I was a state meet qualifier in cross country in high school and a marathon runner with a personal best of 3:14 at the Disney Marathon. I started having difficulty walking and eventually could not... read more
Topic: Other
Yesterday, November 14, 2021, marked my eleventh anniversary as a cyclist! My road bike's long-term mileage total squeaked past the 30K mark; and the day before, my hybrid's long-term mileage reach... read more
Topic: Other
Rode to my favorite coffee shop for some cold brew with ground cinnamon. 😊
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
It's funny what interests people to start cycling or cycle more. Some are the cost savings they would make, the health impact, the sense of freedom... well I was sat at work having a treat of a cho... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
One of my favourite places to ride a bike is at Shark Valley in Everglades National Park. You can bring your own bike or rent bikes there. It is a 15 mile paved loop through the river of grass and ... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Several years back I was living in Bishop, CA., I had a brand new Nishiki 10 speed, Root Beer brown and keep in mind it had the old style leather seat, and decided to ride it down to La Puente, CA... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Of course the first day of the challenge I’d have to repair my flat. Riding along a local trail I heard the air rushing out of my rear tire after I rolled over a large stick left by a tree trimming... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Even my cat, Sophie, loves bikes. If only there were kitty helmets I could take her with me. ❤️
#MobilityWeekFL
Topic: A happy riding memory
My new helmet just came in the mail. I chose this Base Camp model based on price, style, and the LED light in the back. I am very pleased and looking forward to more safe riding!
Topic: My commute by bike
I haven't been on a bike since my early teens, when I had a bad accident with a car and nearly killed myself, I've also never had to learn to drive, a car. but with the passing of my wife in 2020, ... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
In August of 2014 I had a heart attack. After 40+ years of smoking, quit cold turkey. Was looking for a way to stay healthy. So after about 30 years of not being on a bike, I decided to buy one. Af... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
While I’ve been trail riding for about 4 years, I ride in Florida. I went to NC last month on a biking trip. I was not prepared for real mountains despite all my training (LOL). The scenery was... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
I love my Faraday Porteur so much! We put in over 5,000 miles a year together and it replaced a car for my family!
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
Went of for an evening ride on Halloween, my first time doing that (kids not into trick or treating anymore.) and it was cool to see all the kids and families out. There is a congregation point on... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
My morning ride started with radar tracking, watching future storm tracking! Can I squeeze in my ride before storms move over my 20mi route. I made the decision to go and take my chances. At the ha... read more
See picture he was me 8 month ago . Almost 300 pounds , I could not breathe well ether sleep . I woke up with all my body pain , at 9 am feel like never sleep. But biking 🚴♂️ gave me a new oportun... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Remember to do something today that your future you will be thankful for! Cycling for me isn't just about getting on a bike, but a lifestyle. I fell into cycling about 6 years ago and never looked... read more
This year I rode in the Police unity tour in honor of fallen captain Parnell. Captain Parnell died from Covid in 2020. I rode with Chapter 9 along with hundreds of other officers. Riding into the f... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
On our way back from the Gong on Saturday morning, myself, Jim Ponton and Nigel Lamb decided that instead of riding around the Woonona Surf Club where 'NSW's angriest Magpie' lives, we would form a... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
We've been cycling to school since around January, today took on the biggest challenge yet a 17km roundtrip to where I work 😁
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
For many years I parked my vehicle in one of two local car parks, a short walk from my home, so I could cycle to work. This resulted in a large amount of damage to my vehicle which, as no one ever ... read more
Topic: Other
